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Oct 11th

How To Survive Common Roadside Emergencies

While on the move, ensure that you have a backup plan in case your car acts up, there is no need of standing helplessly beside it waiting for fur assistance from the other road users. We have certain issues that you are not an allowed to seek the assistance of a mechanic, you probably can handle them on your own. One thing to always remember is having the car manual with you always; it would guide you on what to do in case of an emergency. So how do you survive some of the common emergencies while on the move, here are some steps that you can take to solve all that.

First of all, in the event you have a flat tire, you will be forced to pull off slowly here so that you can change it. The process is straightforward, not that hard, you have to put a jack under your car, loosen the bolts and place a new tire, ensure it’s in line with the lug bolts, you can then tighten it up using a wrench and go on with your travel. So in the case of a flat tire, never worry IRS a some process that you can complete on your own provided that you have the tools and you would be back on the roads.

If you have any problems arising from the charging system lights you can find a way to handle them . The main issues that may arise, your car may not be able to start up again once you turn it off while the light is still on. This kind of emergency will require that you call a towing company to carry your car to a repair shop for further diagnosis and rectification of the problem. Towing company is required not only in such emergencies but also when the traction is not working well.

Overheating is another emergency, how are you going to handle it. If you want to know that the engine is heating up, just notice the light on, its an indicator that the engine is heating up, the oil pressure is low in that case and its the root cause of all that. Do not drive more than a quarter mile if you notice this. Antifreeze would be the best medicine for such problem, as you pull off your car, check the liquid in the radiator, if low add the antifreeze to get back to normal. The brakes are also other critical things that may be faulted in the long run. When the brakes become a problem its hard to navigate tags road, so pull off to the roadside using the handbrake, call for help then.

Prepare before you go on the road. Keep the emergency kit in the car, and have the contacts of a towing company.

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